Kevin Johnson

[CajunEXPRESS]

For the 5th time, we not hiring a HC, we hiring an assistant.

Let's agree on one thing. Regardless of the position we need to hire the best option we can acquire. It's not about giving favorite sons, daughters a chance. If Brad is clearly the best choice so be it. If not better be careful not to let emotions take over

That's all I'm saying. Baylor just won their 3rd national title with a coach LTUR refused. Robe did pretty well as did Yvette. So there's all those examples of locals being really special.

[cajun_lannister]

While I can see your point...keep in mind we don't have that baseball palace without those relationships...

I understand but we also need to grow our connections outside of Acadian.

It's just an assistant basketball coach but the point is all the same.

If he is the best candidate 100% hire him but he should not get bonus point because he is BFF with people here.

[zephyr]

So exactly what is your knock on Boyd?

Ironically, I think its the same as Zoom's. I didn't say I wouldn't want him as a part of our staff at some point in the future but I'd like for him to have more time and success in the high school ranks first. With the coaching salary pool we have available to this staff, I'd hope we would get a more accomplished assistant to fill the void, at least at this time.

[Turbine]

Kim Mulkey's first coaching experience at any level was as an assistant at Tech.

[ZoomZoom]

Ironically, I think its the same as Zoom's. I didn't say I wouldn't want him as a part of our staff at some point in the future but I'd like for him to have more time and success in the high school ranks first. With the coaching salary pool we have available to this staff, I'd hope we would get a more accomplished assistant to fill the void, at least at this time.

Well put. Thank you.

Denny Wright was a member of one of the best teams this university ever had. He took a swing a college coaching, was an assistant at McNeese (ironically). Even then, USL did not hire a favorite son. Wasn't the right fit. He is now a very successful high school coach, winning championships at Plaquimine and Grand Isle the past few years.

Kim Mulkey...Turbine, that is a whole other topic. She was able to shine even at the high school level in Louisiana at a time when Bo and Pistol Pete were playing college ball. Possibly pound for pound the best female player this state ever had. Don't know why Tech did not hire her, but I do know there is only room for one Alpha personality. And where ever Mulkey goes, she is the Alpha, does not take a genius to see that.

[chauncey]

Musselman has left Nevada for Arkansas. Can we get the Brown kid to transfer to UL?

[mahtoo]

Well put. Thank you.

Denny Wright was a member of one of the best teams this university ever had. He took a swing a college coaching, was an assistant at McNeese (ironically). Even then, USL did not hire a favorite son. Wasn't the right fit. He is now a very successful high school coach, winning championships at Plaquimine and Grand Isle the past few years.

Kim Mulkey...Turbine, that is a whole other topic. She was able to shine even at the high school level in Louisiana at a time when Bo and Pistol Pete were playing college ball. Possibly pound for pound the best female player this state ever had. Don't know why Tech did not hire her, but I do know there is only room for one Alpha personality. And where ever Mulkey goes, she is the Alpha, does not take a genius to see that.

Not sure but I believe the disagreement between Mulkey and LTUR was length of contract they were willing to offer her.

[zephyr]

Musselman has left Nevada for Arkansas. Can we get the Brown kid to transfer to UL?

I was thinking the same thing. Unfortunately, even if we were to get him it would be a transfer situation that would require him sitting out one year. We need help fast!

[chauncey]

Saw on twitter that the Tyrus Smith kid is committed. Where is Galen Alexander headed? They played at the same Juco and are both soph.

[Boomer]

Saw on twitter that the Tyrus Smith kid is committed. Where is Galen Alexander headed? They played at the same Juco and are both soph.

.......Hire a recruiter ....anybody can coach today with the technical enhancements....Well almost anybody that loves the game and works!